Great Wings & Pizza at J Rocks Bar & Pizza in St. Catharines, Ontario
If you’re in Niagara, St. Catharines to be exact, and you’re looking for a place that serves great wings, look no further… J Rocks Bar & Pizza can handle that request with 40 different flavors of chicken wings (+1 since my favorite is plain with salt & pepper). The wings are not only a great size, but they are fried to perfection. They are always crispy on the outside, which is exactly what I prefer. I like...
The Feathery Pub Restaurant Review in St. Catharines
So, I had the opportunity to eat at the Feathery Pub in St. Catharines, Ontario tonight for the first time. I knew that it’s a happening place where bands come to play on the weekends, but was unaware that the food was good. Aside from the 20 some-odd beers they have on draft, they have an extensive pub menu with tons to choose from. Feeling like a home-style meal that night, I opted to eat the Shepherd’s Pie. Not only was...
Niagara Cooks Book Signing with Lynn Ogryzlo @ Chapters in St. Catharines, Ontario
I’ve been reviewing a fabulous, new local, Niagara cookbook by my new friend, Lynn Ogryzlo called “Niagara Cooks”. This cookbook heralds in a new way of life reminiscent of days of old – getting back to eating local food, “from farm to table”. Not only is supporting our local farmers and food suppliers good for your local economy, but it’s healthier and tastier for you too! I’m making it...
Web Chef Review: Itt’s Thai Restaurant – St. Catharines, ON
That’s not a typo…LOL There is a restaurant in St. Catharines, Ontario called Itt’s Thai! My mother and sister wanted Thai, but didn’t feel like driving from the Pen Center (a mall in St. Kitt’s) over to Spicy Thai and heard there was one over on Hartzel Rd. They told me it was super clean and very nice inside. The waiter was helpful and friendly too. Most importantly, the TASTE! They brought me food...
How to Bake Veggie Rubbed Plantains + Video
Spice up your meal – Bake Veggie Rubbed Plantains as a side dish! These tasty, little plantain tidbits have it all – they are sweet, savory, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside! Plus, they have that bit of tropical flair you are craving. Plantains coated with a veggie spice rub & bread crumbs, baked in the oven to perfection? Yes, please! How to Bake Veggie Rubbed Plantains: For this recipe, I’m using...
How to Braise Cabbage in Lamb Drippings + Video
Try to Braise Cabbage in Lamb Drippings, the next time you have some to spare! Although it’s not the beauty queen of side dishes, it’s got deliciousness & substance – absolutely stellar dish. The drippings from the lamb pair with the heartiness of this cruciferous vegetable perfectly, in that it can stand up to the strong flavor. Perfect for an Autumn, Winter or Spring meal – try this on St. Patrick’s...
How to Make Green Salad with Pomegranate & Apple + Video
Kick up your meal with a Green Salad with Pomegranate & Apple on the side! A beautiful accompaniment to any meal, this salad will impress the kids during the week, when entertaining guests, or even on such a special event as Valentine’s Day. Crispy lettuce, scattered with sweet fruit, and a few surprises along the way, this salad will rock your palette! Green Salad with Pomegranate & Apple: Our fresh produce –...
How to Make a Healthy Garden Salad + Video
Sometimes, you just need or feel like a Healthy Garden Salad! When you make a salad interesting by using an assortment of appealing vegetables, your family & guests are more likely to enjoy it more, and even request seconds. My way of thinking healthy is that we need to eat as much raw food as possible, and an appetizing salad is the way to begin or end a delicious meal. Also, leftovers make a great snack, but be sure to store it...
How to Cook Cream of Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup + Video
Cream of Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup is exactly what you want to cozy up with this time of year! A heavenly, creamy combination of autumn ingredients, perfect for the fall. It’s a soup everyone will love with hearty butternut squash & sweet potato, roasted & creamed to perfection. We are hauling gorgeous squashes out of our kitchen garden this time of year, and I’ve been harvesting our sweet...
How to Grill Corn-on-the-Cob with Fresh Sheep Cheese with Lemon + Video
If you’re looking for an unbelievable side dish, Grill Corn-on-the-Cob with Fresh Sheep Cheese with Lemon! This is one of my favorite recipes for cooking corn-on-the-cob, and I am very excited to show it to you. Serving freshly grilled corn with sheep cheese adds another layer of salty, tangy richness that makes the flavors sing – a truly perfect combination with the sweet, charred corn on the cob. Grilling the corn,...
How to Make Grape, Pear & Wheat Grass Juice + Video
Grape, Pear & Wheat Grass Juice is absolutely amazingly delicious, and I know you will be wanting to make it regularly. Not just grape & pear, but apple too – but you might be wondering…wheat grass? Yes, it’s not only for health nuts, it’s also tasty with a unique flavor. It does a body good. Wheat grass should be harvested when it is 6 – 7 inches high, and it will regenerate itself a couple of...
How to Roast Dirty Potato Fans + Video
I am so pleased to teach you How to Roast Dirty Potato Fans! This impressive side dish is a feast for the eyes & the palate, and can pair well with any meat dish. Dirty potatoes are an actual heirloom variety of potato, and these particular ones are grown in Ontario. These potatoes have a flaky skin that holds more dirt than other potatoes might, so they need to be washed thoroughly. The insides of these potatoes are bright white...
How to Roast Chestnuts + Video
If you have never Roasted Chestnuts before, this is the perfect time to learn! Using my recipe for how to cook fresh chestnuts will ensure your success… Roasted chestnuts have an earthy, sweet taste and combine well with cooked Brussel sprouts. The presentation is quite beautiful, as the Brussel sprouts are intermingled with these delicious tidbits of roasted chestnuts. Roasted Chestnuts: They also taste great, eaten with sweet...
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